The Board of Directors and staff of Clean Ocean Access (COA) are thrilled to announce our newly appointed Executive Director, who officially joined the team on January 3, 2022. The Board and dedicated search committee considered many qualified candidates to select a new leader who will continue to reenergize COA’s vision for a clean, healthy ocean that is accessible to all. COA is excited to welcome Pamela Cook, who will help shepherd COA into the new year. With a long history in the nonprofit world of education, Pam has over twenty years of advancement, enrollment, and communications experience in private schools in Massachusetts. Over the years, Pam, her husband, and their four children have greatly enjoyed all the natural resources that Aquidneck Island has to offer. Her dedication, positive attitude, vibrant personality, and ability to connect with everyone she meets will allow her to foster our mission across Aquidneck and Conanicut Islands and beyond. Continue reading “Welcome, Pam!”